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SUMMARY:Aging in Indian Country
DESCRIPTION:National Indian Council on Aging:  Aging in Indian Country; biennial conference \nAttendees are 1\,500-2\,000 AI/AN Elders\, stakeholders and Aging Network providers gather to voice concerns and to receive up to date information and resources to help Elders age at home and in their own communities. \nContact: 505-292-2001
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aging-in-indian-country/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160908T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T010000
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SUMMARY:California Dental Association Presents: The Art and Science of Dentistry
DESCRIPTION:California Dental Association \nCDA Presents: The Art and Science of Dentistry \nSeptember 8 – 10 \nMoscone South in San Francisco \nConvention will feature workshops and talks on topics including restorative and cosmetic dentistry\, geriatric care and sleep disorders. For more information follow this link.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/california-dental-association-presents-the-art-and-science-of-dentistry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160930T010000
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SUMMARY:National Preparedness Month
DESCRIPTION:September is recognized as National Preparedness Month (NPM) which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare\, now and throughout the year\, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live\, work\, and also where we visit. Due to the success of last year’s theme\, “Don’t Wait\, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today\,” will be returning for this September with a continuing emphasis on preparedness for youth\, older adults\, and people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. Thank you for taking time help make America more prepared for emergencies. \nWeekly themes include: \n\n\nPromote NPM:  August 28-September 3                  Kickoff to National Preparedness Month \n\nFind resources to promote NPM at: www.ready.gov/september\n\n\n\nWeek 2:  September 4-10                                            Preparing Family & Friends \n\nMake a family emergency communication plan\n\n\n\nWeek 3:  September 11-17                                          Preparing Through Service \n\nHonor 9/11 by Getting involved in your community & planning with neighbors.\n\n\n\nWeek 4:  September 18-24                                          Individual Preparedness \n\nTake individual steps to prepare for a disaster today like downloading the FEMA app.\n\n\n\nWeek 5:  September 25-30                                          Lead up to National PrepareAthon Day  \n\n\nBe counted and register your preparedness event for National PrepareAthon Day!
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-preparedness-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160930T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
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SUMMARY:Healthy Aging Month
DESCRIPTION:September is Healthy Aging Month sponsored by Healthy Aging Magazine. \nHealthy Aging Month is an annual obser­vance month designed to focus national atten­tion on the pos­i­tive aspects of grow­ing older. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/healthy-aging-month-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160830T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
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SUMMARY:Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers
DESCRIPTION:Aug. 30–Sept. 1 at the Omni Hotel in San Diegowww.connectedhealthsummit.com \nThe Connected Health Summit is focused exclusively on the consumer perspective of the fast-growing digital health/connected health market. Keynote speakers include Annette Brüls\, President\, Diabetes Service and Solutions\, Medtronic and David Rhew\, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Healthcare and Fitness\, Samsung Electronics America. \nThe event attracts high-level executives from leading industries including: \n\n\nDevice makers and distributors \n\n\nHealthcare providers \n\n\nInsurance and health institutions \n\n\nSoftware and app developers \n\n\nTelecom and broadband service providers \n\n\nTechnology enablers \n\n\nBrands and merchants \n\n\nMobile infrastructure providers \n\n\nEvent topics include technology strategies (wearables\, sensors\, data platforms\, accountable care\, etc.)\, consumer engagement (population health management\, caregivers\, virtual health)\, business strategies and partnerships\, and disruptive business models (venture capitalists\, IoT and smart home solutions\, etc.). \nPress passes are available at: http://www.parksassociates.com/events/connected-health/media/presspass. Follow @CONN_Health_Smt and hashtag #CONNHealth16. \nRecent Parks Associates research can be found at http://www.parksassociates.com/events/connected-health/media.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/connected-health-summit-engaging-consumers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160825T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160827T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161654Z
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SUMMARY:2016 International Conference on Positive Aging
DESCRIPTION:The 8th International Positive Aging Conference highlights later-life creativity and the arts\, life stories and life planning\, wisdom\, wellness and health promotion\, intergenerational connections\, and spirituality. \nIt is hosted by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and supported by Fielding Graduate University and its Creative Longevity and Wisdom Program. \nInformation: 800-653-1785
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2016-international-conference-on-positive-aging/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160821T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160824T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161655Z
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SUMMARY:Public Health Informatics Conference
DESCRIPTION:Held by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, the conference is a venue for groundbreaking discussions and opportunities to address the science of public health informatics\, evolving public health systems\, and public health’s role in our nation’s expanding health information technology (IT) infrastructure. \nThis year’s theme is “Access\, Analysis\, Action” and will explore how to procure technology and best obtain data for the end-user; connect attendees with tools and support available to understand the meaning of data; and drive attendees to apply lessons learned about the application of data in their own profession and community.\nObjectives: \n\n\nIdentify the current state of public health informatics capabilities and capacities at the federal\, state\, and local level. \n\n\nDescribe the best practices and core informatics competencies to improve the public health informatics workforce. \n\n\nApply innovative use cases of public health and clinical data to improve health outcomes. \n\n\nIdentify opportunities to engage with national stakeholders on federal guidance and policy issues that will impact the future of state and local public health informatics. \n\n\nDemonstrate best practices for public health leadership seeking to incorporate informatics into their agency’s strategy.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/public-health-informatics-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T010000
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CREATED:20231025T161900Z
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SUMMARY:National Behavioral Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Indian Health Service (IHS) holds its annual health conference in Portland\, Ore.\, focusing on behavioral health to discuss trauma\, tobacco use\, drug overdosing\, suicide prevention\, and youth adversity. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-behavioral-health-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160808T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T010000
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Aging & Gerontology
DESCRIPTION:The theme is “Healthy Living\, Healthy Aging to Promote Vital Longevity” geared to health professionals across a variety of disciplines\, the conference covers research\, achievements and advancements in the field of health sciences\, biomedical engineering and financial management.   \nAmong the topics to be covered: \n\n\nAging Biology \n\n\nGeriatrics \n\n\nGerontology \n\n\nNeurobiology \n\n\nNutrition \n\n\nMental Disorders \n\n\nBone Disorders \n\n\nDisabilities \n\n\nAged Care Services \n\n\nAging Care Management  and Solutions \n\n\nGenetics \n\n\nCancer \n\n\nWomen \n\n\nAnti-aging Research
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/international-conference-on-aging-gerontology/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160807T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160808T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161658Z
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SUMMARY:State mental health program directors’ conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors holds its annual conference to discuss mental health issues. The two-day-long event will be held in Arlington\, Va.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/state-mental-health-program-directorsae-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160725T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161700Z
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SUMMARY:mHealth   Telehealth World 2016
DESCRIPTION:The role of technology in health care is growing year after year. Join us at mHealth   Telehealth World 2016 to learn strategies to keep up with this trend and understand the impact connected health will have on the future of health care. This Summit is a must attend for health care executives interested in learning how to most efficiently utilize mHealth and Telehealth programs to engage consumers\, improve outcomes\, and lower costs. \nUnderstand the ROI of connected health programs as well as how this technology impacts patient and staff satisfaction\, engagement\, and clinical outcomes. Explore innovative technologies\, address regulatory and reimbursement issues\, and discover how mHealth and Telehealth are used in various specialties across the health care industry. \nTopics on the agenda include: \n\n\nIncorporating technology as part of the standard model of care delivery \n\n\nRecurring issues in telehealth and mHealth programs \n\n\nSchool-based telehealth programs \n\n\nPractical uses of wearables and sensor technologies and how they will be integrated in the future of clinical care \n\n\nIncreasing patient and provider engagement in digital health programs \n\n\nPress registration and credentialing is available here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/mhealth-telehealth-world-2016/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160724T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160728T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161858Z
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SUMMARY:National Assn. of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) annual conference
DESCRIPTION:Conference tracks will include: \n\n\nAdvancing Our Advocacy \n\n\nBest Practices in Healthy Aging \n\n\nBuilding Livable Communities for All Ages \n\n\nBuilding Livable Communities for All Ages and Maximizing Resources through Strategic Volunteer Engagement \n\n\nBusiness Development: Strategies to Strengthen Systems and Staff Skills \n\n\nCutting-Edge Caregiver Programs \n\n\nEnhancing Independent Living through Mobility Innovations \n\n\nInnovative Programs for Integrated Care \n\n\nMaximizing Resources through Strategic Volunteer Engagement \n\n\nMeeting the Needs of Diverse Aging Populations \n\n\nTitle VI Programs: Unique Challenges and Solutions \n\n\nTitle VI Programs: Unique Challenges and Solutions and Meeting the Needs of Diverse Aging Populations \n\n\n– See more at:http://www.n4aconference.org/agenda#sthash.NEQ5jJq0.dpuf
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-assn-of-area-agencies-on-aging-n4a-annual-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160719T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160721T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161859Z
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SUMMARY:NACCHO Health Equity conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s annual meeting of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)\, which represents 3\,000 local health departments will focus on “Cultivating a Culture of Health Equity.” Sessions range from immunization adherence and public health to community well-being. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/naccho-health-equity-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161858Z
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SUMMARY:Government Health Care Congress
DESCRIPTION:Geared toward public and private health plan executives with sessions on Medicare\, Medicare Advantage\, Medicaid\, private and public exchanges and risk adjustments.  \nApply here for media credentials:   \nInfo: email Press@worldcongress.com
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/government-health-care-congress/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161840Z
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SUMMARY:Converge: Where health care meets innovation
DESCRIPTION:MedCity Converge provides the most accurate picture of the future of medical innovation by gathering decision-makers from every sector to debate the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. \nThis national\, executive-level summit gathers leaders from health systems\, payers\, medical device\, pharma and digital health/health IT to join with entrepreneurs\, government leaders\, investors and other key stakeholders to see the latest innovations and create\, through their conversations\, truly actionable intelligence on where the innovation opportunities are right now. \nThrough a mix of provocative conversations\, heavily interactive networking sessions and a showcase of the hottest early-stage companies\, Converge empowers attendees to guide their organizations in a way other conferences can’t. \n\n\nInnovating for a healthier tomorrow \n\n\nCorporate Venture Capital \n\n\nWhy Allergies Are Prime for Disruption \n\n\nCollaborations \n\n\nSuperbugs \n\n\nThe Right Way to Do Hospital Apps \n\n\nLeveraging Health Data \n\n\nNeuroscience\, Neuromodulation and the Future of Mental Health \n\n\nPanel: Apple Watch\, ResearchKit and Beyond \n\n\nScientific entrepreneurship \n\n\nEnsuring Accurate and Reliable Diagnostic Testing in Precision Medicine \n\n\nPatient Empowerment and Precision Medicine \n\n\nHow Technology Disrupts Infertility \n\n\nWhy Innovation Scaling is Vital for a Healthcare Revolution \n\n\nFor media inquiries\, call 216-453-2662 or e-mail events@medcitynews.com.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/converge-where-health-care-meets-innovation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
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SUMMARY:Big Data and Healthcare Analytics Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Big Data & Healthcare Analytics Forum brings together thought leaders from across the nation to answer these questions and more.The event promises to deliver health care-focused insights\, success stories and lessons learned\, and discover how to get ahead of the curve in the transition to value-based care. \n\n\n\nHear from expert panelists and keynote speakers about the latest innovations\, and get the lay of the land to guide your next steps. \n\n\nLearn what’s working (or not) through hands-on case studies\, and develop an actionable strategy grounded in real-life experience. \n\n\nAsk questions and hammer out solutions in structured breakout sessions\, which are 100% focused on healthcare’s unique analytics challenges. \n\n\nNetwork with peers\, thought leaders and research technologists\, and get the knowledge you need to drive your organization’s success.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/big-data-and-healthcare-analytics-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161853Z
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SUMMARY:ASHEcon: New Frontiers in Health Policy and Health Care
DESCRIPTION:The biennial conferences of the America Society of Health Economists have become the premier health economics conferences in the U.S. The upcoming 6th Biennial Conference\, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania and Penn’s Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics\, should continue to build that reputation. We are expecting nearly 1\,000 attendees for the biggest meeting in ASHEcon’s history. \nA sampling of topics from the program: \n\n\ndianosis-based payments \n\n\neffects of health insurance on measures of socioeconomic status \n\n\nFDA regulation of drugs and devices and consumer welfare \n\n\nMedicaid expansion and the ACA \n\n\neconomic causes and consequences of obesity \n\n\npollution and child health \n\n\nFor media registration\, contact ashecon@aol.com \nSocial media\nOn LinkedIn\, join the ASHEcon LinkedIn group. On Twitter\, start using the conference hashtag #ASHEcon16 and follow @AsheconTony\, @PennLDI and@healthecon_dan. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ashecon-new-frontiers-in-health-policy-and-health-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160607T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161710Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop to Explore Intersection of Health Care and Transportation
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will host a workshop to showcase local examples of formal and informal health care and transportation partnerships and explore ways to use data to estimate the value of transportation to health care in various settings.  \nSessions will also examine performance measures relevant to the relationship between transit services and health care outcomes — for example\, missed doctors’ appointments and hospital readmissions — as well as discuss how to calculate the return on investment for public transit and health care delivery system spending on transportation services.  \nFollow the conversation on Twitter using #TransitHealth. \nThe workshop will be held on Monday\, June 6\, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT and Tuesday\, June 7\, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT in Room 125 of the National Academy of Sciences building\, 2101 Constitution Ave. N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. Reporters who wish to attend must register in advance with the Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu.  Those who cannot attend in person can watch a live webcast.  An agenda for the workshop is available here. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/workshop-to-explore-intersection-of-health-care-and-transportation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160607T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161711Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Fifth Annual Digital Health Summer Summit\, co-located this year with BIO International Convention at the Moscone Center in San Francisco takes a deep dive into the elements of a successful digital health venture and showcases the latest digital health innovations from the industry’s most brilliant leaders and organizations who will explore the issues and opportunities facing the industry.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/digital-health-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160531T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161712Z
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SUMMARY:ONC Annual Meeting: Committed to Better Health through IT
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) will host the 2016 ONC Annual Meeting: Committed to Better Health through IT at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington\, D.C.  \nThe Annual Meeting is a convening of the key stakeholders across the public and private sector to discuss our collective work to advance the seamless and secure flow of health information that not only enhances care\, but also improves health and facilitates science and research. This year\, we will organize our sessions around the three core commitments that market leaders have made around improving consumer access to their health information\, combating information blocking\, and implementing federally recognized\, national standards so that different health IT systems can speak the same language. \nFormer HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will be a featured speaker. \nTopics on the agenda include: \n\n\nInteroperability \n\n\nPrecision medicine \n\n\nAlternative payment models \n\n\nPatient-centered outcome research \n\n\nZika \n\n\nPrice transparency \n\n\nCybersecurity \n\n\nImmunizations \n\n\nTelehealth \n\n\nUsing health IT to combat the prescription opioid and heroin crisis \n\n\nMay 31 – June 2\, 2016Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington\, D.C. \nOnline registration is closed\, however registration will be available onsite. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/onc-annual-meeting-committed-to-better-health-through-it/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161712Z
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SUMMARY:American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attend more than 400 innovative and interactive scientific sessions on mental health\, and learn about the latest research and learning in the field. \nFeatured speakers include: \n\n\nSupreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer \n\n\nAtul Gawande\, M.D.\, M.P.H. \n\n\nCDC Director Thomas Frieden\, M.D.\, M.P.H. \n\n\nMental health is constantly evolving – which means you need to stay on top of the latest advances to keep your audience informed. Join us at the 2016 APA Annual Meeting to talk with leaders in the fields of medicine\, science and health policy. You can attend more than 400 innovative and interactive scientific sessions on mental health\, and learn about the latest research and learning in the field. \nPreliminary information guide to the meeting. \nInformation on obtaining media credentials for the meeting.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-psychiatric-association-annual-meeting-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161853Z
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SUMMARY:39th Annual Rural Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:THe National Rural Health Association’s Annual Rural Health Conference is the nation’s largest rural health conference\, created for all of those with an interest in rural health care\, including rural health practitioners\, hospital administrators\, clinic directors and lay health workers\, social workers\, state and federal health employees\, academics\, community members and more. \nTopics addressed will include: \n\n\noral health \n\n\nimmigration \n\n\ntelemedicine \n\n\nveterans \n\n\nchronic disease management \n\n\nhealth disparities and inequities \n\n\nrural workforce \n\n\nopioid abuse \n\n\naccountable care organizations \n\n\neducation of health care providers \n\n\nend-of-life care \n\n\naging of the rural population \n\n\npsychiatric care \n\n\nobesity management \n\n\nThe annual Rural Medical Education Conference and Health Equity Conference (formerly the Rural Multiracial and Multicultural Health Conference) will both be held May 10 directly prior to the Annual Rural Health Conference.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/39th-annual-rural-health-conference/
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SUMMARY:Health Datapalooza
DESCRIPTION:Conceived as part of a public/private movement to liberate and use health data\, the Datapalooza continues its tradition of engaging patient and consumer voices\, and bringing national and international leaders from the C-levels of business and government together for engaging discussions. \nAccording to CMS\, the 2016 meeting brings a sharpened focus to the real world\, actionable uses of data to drive value\, improve care\, and help people lead healthier lives.  \nTopics on the agenda include: \n\n\nThe debate over rating doctors and hospitals \n\n\nData-driven solutions to the opioid epidemic \n\n\nUsing Medicare data to manage populations \n\n\nSocial determinants \n\n\nData for public health  \n\n\nHackers and privacy fears over electronic medical records \n\n\n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-datapalooza-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160508T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T010000
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SUMMARY:Women in Dentistry Conference
DESCRIPTION:Meeting will feature speakers focusing on topics including leadership\, professional skills. patient care  and team-building. Here is the link for more information.  \nAmong the sessions being offered: \n\n\nImportance of Partnerships Rella and Dr. Gordon Christensen  \n\n\nThe Art and Science of Product Research and Evaluation Rella Christensen\, RDH\, PhD  \n\n\nConversation with Dr. Carol Gomez Summerhays\, president of the ADA\, about her journey in the dental industry\, the challenges she has faced and things she has learned along the way. \n\n\nTeam Building Dr. Sheri B. Doniger  \n\n\nLeadership – The Tool to Build a Purpose-Filled Life and Business Rene Johnson  \n\n\nFeel the Pain\, Feel the Fear – Now Embrace It! Dr. Desirée Walker  \n\n\nRemember Who You Are – Know Who You Want to Be Julie Charlestein 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/women-in-dentistry-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T010000
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SUMMARY:IHA Health Literacy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA) holds its 15th annual Health Literacy Conference in Anaheim\, California. The three-day long event includes sessions on creating inclusive healthcare environments\, working with the newly insured\, and a basic primer on health literacy. Panels will also examine the specific issues involving online communications and the impact of literacy on public health issues. The conference includes experts from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Harvard’s School of Public Health as well as state experts from Missouri\, Colorado and Ohio.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iha-health-literacy-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160421T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160425T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
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SUMMARY:HispanicHealth 2016
DESCRIPTION:The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) 20th Annual Conference will be a Joint Conference with the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA)\, “Advancing Hispanic Health – the Next 20 Years – NHMA and HDA Leading the Way.” \nThis year’s conference will highlight federal government\, corporations\, medical schools\, social enterprises\, private practice\, hospital and clinic practice and others enhancing prevention and health care\, health professions education and research that enhance the health of Hispanic patients. More than 1\,500 physicians\, dentists\, health professionals\, academic faculty\, business leaders\, and others are expected. The conference will feature nationally recognized experts with experience with Hispanic populations. CME/CEU units will be provided. \nContact: Elena Rios\, MD\, MSPH; Phone: 202-628-5895; Email: erios@nhmamd.org \nTopics \n\n\nHispanic patient-care \n\n\nNHMA \n\n\nHDA \n\n\nhealth services research \n\n\nacademic faculty development \n\n\nHispanic health care strategies \n\n\nLeadership development \n\n\nCapitol Hill visits \n\n\nMedical school recruitment \n\n\nExhibit Hall on Medical and Dental Career Advancement \n\n\nAwards Gala \n\n\nEvent website: http://www.NHMAMD.org \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hispanichealth-2016/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160416T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160417T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161839Z
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SUMMARY:Global Health & Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Global Health & Innovation Conference (#GHIC) is billed as “the world’s leading and largest global health conference as well as the largest social entrepreneurship conference.” Organizers expect 2\,200 professionals and students from more than 55 countries representing all sectors of global health\, international development and social entrepreneurship. \nTopics on the agenda include: \n\n\nResearch\, monitoring\, and evaluation in global health \n\n\nEnvironment\, energy\, and agriculture \n\n\nHealth care delivery models \n\n\nSurgery & global health \n\n\nHealth policy and advocacy \n\n\nTechnology in global health \n\n\nHealth education and university education \n\n\nWater and sanitation \n\n\nMaternal and child health \n\n\nMental health \n\n\nNon-communicable diseases \n\n\nStudent leaders in global health \n\n\nPatient-centered initiatives \n\n\nContact: Lanch McCormick at lmccormick@uniteforsight.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/global-health-innovation-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160415T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160417T010000
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SUMMARY:The 4th Annual Lown Institute Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference attracts clinicians\, trainees\, policymakers and health reporters and focuses on ending the culture of overuse\, misuse and underuse in medicine. \nNew this year is a special Research Day\, with scientific papers and posters that up until now have been practically non-existent\, but sorely needed. \nKeynotes are Rita Redberg\, M.D.; Gordon Guyatt\, M.D.; Joanne Lynn\, M.D.; Jeff Brenner\, M.D.; and John Ioannidis\, M.D. \nRegistration fees for health reporters are waived. See the agenda. Register here. \nThe conference is at the JW Marriott Chicago.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-4th-annual-lown-institute-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160410T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160413T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T220101
CREATED:20231025T161840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161717Z
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Health Information Technology Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 13th Annual Health Information Technology Summit convenes professionals from health plans and hospital systems to discuss effective data management\, governance\, and exchange strategies that ensure the right data is available at the right time in the right place to improve patient care. \nTopics on the agenda: \n\n\nNew approaches to pandemic risk \n\n\nConsolidation in health care \n\n\nAvoiding data breaches and strengthening health information security \n\n\nDiscussion of cost trends and major contributors \n\n\nHow ACA elements impact cost: Medicaid expansion\, exchanges\, Medicare \n\n\nThe long-term impact of cost shifting and high deductibles on the consumer \n\n\nThe role of Medicare Advantage plans in producing value and lowering cost \n\n\nMobile health and patient engagement \n\n\nConsumer-driven care \n\n\nNovel delivery models \n\n\nCutting-edge research that addresses integration from behavioral and physical sides of the equation \n\n\nWhat ACA items to watch in the next 6-9 months \n\n\nKeynote address: Cognitive Systems and the Future of Health CareGain a better understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on the future of health careLearn about the role of data and analytics in transforming health care and revolutionizing personalized medicineGinni Rometty\, chairman\, president and chief executive officer of IBM and moderated by Merrill Goozner\, editor of Modern Healthcare. \nPress registration and credential information is available here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/13th-annual-health-information-technology-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160406T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160407T010000
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SUMMARY:CFA’s Annual National Food Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Consumer Federation of America holds a  two-day event to examine U.S. food policies\, from federal food assistance programs to children’s nutrition issues. Panel discussions at the advocacy group’s annual conference will also focus on the rise of chef advocacy as well as the 2016 election and food policy. Experts from AARP Foundation\, Oxfam America\, Share Our Strength and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will lead a session on food inequality at the conference\, to be held at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration are also scheduled to speak.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cfaaes-annual-national-food-policy-conference/
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